We build and automate gates for Akron driveways and business entrances. Sloped drives and winter ice decide which gate type works, so we look at the site before recommending one.
A gate is the only part of a fence that moves, so it is the part that fails first. We build and hang walk gates, double drive gates, sliding gates and cantilever gates, and we fit automatic operators with keypads, remotes and safety sensors for homes and businesses in the Akron area.
Two local conditions shape a gate here. The first is slope. Many Akron driveways climb from the street, and a swing gate has to open toward the low side or be hung to clear the rise. Where there is no room to swing, a slide or cantilever gate runs along the fence. The second is winter. A cantilever gate has no track on the ground to pack with snow and ice, which is why we favor it for commercial entrances.
Gate posts carry far more load than line posts. We use larger posts and deeper, wider footings, set below frost depth, so the latch still lines up after the ground has frozen and thawed. For an operator we need to know about power at the gate. Call (330) 521-3641 and tell us the opening width.
Gates & gate operators in Akron: common questions
Can an opener be added to my existing gate?
Sometimes. The gate has to be square, swing freely and hang on posts that do not move. If the gate sags or binds now, a motor will only wear out faster. We check the gate and posts before quoting an operator.
Swing gate or slide gate for a sloped drive?
A slide or cantilever gate is usually easier on a drive that rises, because it moves sideways and does not have to clear the slope. A swing gate can work if it opens downhill or is hung with rising hinges. We look at the grade on site.
What happens to an automatic gate in a power cut?
Operators have a manual release so the gate can be opened by hand. Battery backup is available on many models. Ask us to include it if the gate is your only way in or out.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.